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Which one can be used as vector for transfer of genes?

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BAC
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YAC
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Plasmid
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All of the above
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Solution

The correct option is B Plasmid
A vector is a DNA molecule that is used as a vehicle to artificially carry the foreign genetic material into another cell to be replicated or expressed. Examples include plasmid, cosmid, Lambda phages, etc.BAC (Bacterial Artificial Chromosome) and YAC (Yeast Artificial Chromosome) are cloning vectors.

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